Makkah International Institute

What Makkah International Institute does

Makkah International Institute (MII) is a privately held, founder-led community organization and K-12 school based in Lilburn, Georgia, founded by Tariq Abdul-Malik and Reshelle Abdul-Malik (sources vary between 2014 and 2016). It operates under Makkah International Institute LLC and delivers an integrated Islamic-plus-secular education to Muslim families primarily in the Atlanta metropolitan area, alongside ancillary wellness and youth-development programs. Core products include a full-time K-12 Online School that combines Common Core standards and Singapore Math with Quran, Arabic, and Islamic Studies through project-based learning, supported by a Homeschool Network and a "School Establishment" curriculum-licensing offering intended to help other communities launch Islamic schools.

The program portfolio extends well beyond academics into summer camp ($130/week), Summer Enrichment, a School of Self Sustainability (agriculture, beekeeping apprenticeship, Earth Rangers archery/plant/animal-science curriculum), Quran classes, Robotics Club, Run Club ($50/season), an interscholastic basketball team (MII Killer Bees), Collegebound Tours across the Southeastern US, tutoring, ESL, and Hijama (cupping) wellness therapy. Distribution is direct and community-led: on-site at the Lilburn facility, supplemented by virtual K-12 delivery, with marketing driven by word-of-mouth, the website, email newsletter, social media (Facebook, Instagram), and community outreach including youth sports and podcasts. The team comprises roughly 5-9 individuals including a Director, Administrator, Secretary, and six faculty members with international credentials.

The business model is fee-for-service and community-supported: per-program unit pricing across camp, athletics, sustainability, and wellness offerings, recurring K-12 tuition, and PayPal-based charitable donations to offset program costs and subsidize families in need. Pricing is modest and pay-as-you-go (typically $50-$600 per offering). The organization has no external investors, no disclosed funding rounds, no AI/ML technology footprint, and no enterprise customers; it is dependent on individual family participation within a narrowly defined demographic and geographic niche in the Southeastern United States.

Name

Makkah International Institute

Legal name

Makkah International Institute

Website

https://makkahinstitute.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Makkah International Institute is a privately held, founder-led community organization in Lilburn, Georgia, that delivers an integrated Islamic-plus-secular K-12 education alongside summer camp, sustainability, athletics, and Hijama wellness programs to Muslim families primarily in the Atlanta metro area, with curriculum-licensing outreach to other communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Health Promotion, Prevention & Wellness Education (EDALAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Fitness, Personal Training & Wellness Coaching (EDALAIAE), Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK)

Keywords

• Islamic K-12 education
• Online homeschool curriculum
• Holistic wellness services
• Community youth programs
• Summer enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lilburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Revenue from various educational and extracurricular programs including summer camp weekly fees ($130), run club seasonal fees ($50), beekeeping apprenticeship ($400 individual/$600 family), and Earth Rangers program ($50 MII students/$100 guests)
2. K-12 Tuition: Full-time K-12 online school enrollment fees for Islamic and secular education programs
3. Donations and Support: Charitable donations from supporters to offset program costs and provide services to families in need

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Makkah International Institute delivers holistic education and wellness services centered on an online K-12 program that integrates Islamic studies, Quran, Arabic, and secular academics through project-based learning. Its offerings extend to summer camp and summer enrichment, a School of Self Sustainability (agriculture, beekeeping apprenticeship, Earth Rangers archery), extracurricular clubs (Run Club, Basketball, Robotics, Youth Socials), tutoring and ESL, college tours, homeschool network resources, and Hijama (cupping therapy) wellness services. Pricing is structured per program (e.g., summer camp $130/week, run club $50/season, beekeeping $400 individual/$600 family) with donations accepted through PayPal.

Product overview

Makkah International Institute is an educational and wellness organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs for students and community members. The core offerings include a K-12 Online School combining Islamic and secular education with project-based learning, diverse enrichment programs (Summer Camp, Summer Enrichment), and specialized programs like the School of Self Sustainability (agriculture, beekeeping, Earth Rangers). Additional services encompass Quran/Arabic instruction, Robotics Club, Run Club, Basketball Club, College Tours, Tutoring, ESL instruction, Hijama (cupping therapy) wellness services, and a Homeschool Network. The organization also supports community school establishment with its curriculum framework. The institute operates as a holistic education and wellness center rather than a software product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Online School Full-time K-12 online school combining Islamic and secular courses (math, science, social studies, language arts, Quran, Arabic, Islamic Studies) using a project-based, interdisciplinary model aligned with Common Core and Singapore Math. Designed for Muslim families seeking an integrated faith-based education with college preparation.
• Summer Camp Summer camp at Makkah International Institute featuring outdoor activities, workshops, gardening, animal husbandry, woodworking, Islamic Studies, swimming, and academics focused on self-sustainability. Weekly tuition at $130/week with optional before care ($13–$40) and field trips ($8–$25); need-based financial assistance available.
• Summer Enrichment Summer enrichment program offering engaging courses in Math, English Language Arts, and Quran for K-12 students, designed to expand knowledge and strengthen skills during the summer break.
• School of Self Sustainability Agriculture-focused program providing hands-on experience in agriculture and sustainability for elementary, middle, and high school students. Includes the Earth Rangers program covering plant science, animal science, engineering, and archery across 10 Sunday sessions (10am–2pm every other week), with the option to earn an agriculture certificate added to high school diplomas to unlock scholarship funds. Registration includes a t-shirt and national membership with USA Archery; priced at $50 for MII students and $100 for guests.
• Quran Class Quran instruction and Tajweed courses taught by experienced instructors for all skill levels, anchored by a 25-year veteran Quran/Arabic teacher.
• Robotics Club Robotics program for students to learn engineering and technology skills.
• Beekeeping Apprenticeship Beekeeping apprenticeship teaching the basics of beekeeping, including hive management and honey harvesting, with a focus on plant science and agriculture. Priced at $400 individual / $600 family, with a 10% fee for payment plans on auto-pay.
• Run Club Seasonal running program for youth meeting at Cheney Stadium in Atlanta, with two seasons per year (fall and spring). Seasonal fee of $50 covers participation for one season.
• Hijama (Cupping Therapy) Holistic wellness therapy using cupping treatment based on Islamic medical tradition to address a variety of conditions, delivered by certified hijama practitioners. Includes pre- and post-treatment guidance and is paired with wellness coaching.
• Tutoring Services Academic tutoring services for various subjects to support student learning across the institute's K-12 and homeschool audiences.
• ESL Instruction English as a Second Language courses taught by qualified instructors, including faculty members with international curriculum experience.
• Collegebound Tours College campus tours throughout the Southeastern United States covering admissions requirements, financial aid, and campus life, visiting universities in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
• Homeschool Network Resources and mentorship for homeschooling families, including curriculum selection guidance, virtual learning options, and monthly outings.
• Learning Center Establishment Assistance for communities to start Islamic schools using Makkah Institute curriculum and educational resources, including Common Core standards, Singapore Math, Quran, and Arabic instruction.
• Basketball Club Interscholastic basketball team (MII Killer Bees) and youth athletic activities for community members.
• Youth Socials Community youth social programs and activities supporting engagement and character development.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Qalam Institute: An Islamic education provider offering structured seminars and online learning. Comparable to MII's Quran/Arabic and Islamic Studies offerings, but specialized in adult continuing education rather than K-12.
• Mishkah University: An online Islamic higher-education institution. Comparable to MII's online K-12 delivery model and faith-based curriculum orientation, though at the university level.
• Waldorf/Steiner-inspired holistic schools: Independent non-Islamic schools that combine project-based learning with holistic wellness and sustainability. Comparable to MII's pedagogical approach (project-based, holistic) rather than its faith-based content.

Broad incumbents

• Zaytuna College: A Muslim liberal arts college in Berkeley, CA. Comparable to MII in faith-centered pedagogy and Islamic studies focus, but at the higher-education level — useful for understanding MII's college-prep pathway positioning.
• ICNA Schools (Islamic Circle of North America): A network of Islamic schools across multiple U.S. metros. Comparable to MII in curriculum philosophy and target demographic, but operates as a multi-site network rather than a single community organization.
• ISNA (Islamic Society of North America): An umbrella organization supporting Islamic institutions including schools across North America. Comparable as the broader institutional ecosystem of which MII-style community schools are a part.

Direct peers

• Universal Academy: A private Islamic K-12 school in the U.S. combining faith-based instruction with secular academics. Comparable to MII in target population, scope (K-12 plus enrichment), and community-led GTM, though larger in scale.
• Crescent Academy International: An Islamic K-12 school with project-based learning and college preparation. Comparable to MII in the faith-plus-academic curriculum model and parental demographic, though larger and more established.
• The Islamic Education School (T.I.E.S.): A community-based Islamic K-12 school serving Muslim families in the Chicago metro. Comparable to MII in faith-and-secular integration, tuition-funded model, and community governance structure.
• Al-Falaah Day School: A small Islamic school offering K-12 instruction with Quran and secular subjects. Closely comparable to MII in size, mission, and program breadth, and a direct competitor for tuition-paying Muslim families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/makkahinstitute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/makkah-international-institute

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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